Summary
- Release Year: 1981
- Genres: Arcade, Shooter
- Platforms: Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Commodore C64/128/MAX, Commodore VIC-20, DOS
- Developers: Sierra On-Line
- Publishers: Sierra On-Line
Crossfire (1981): A Classic Helicopter Action Game
Crossfire is a helicopter action game developed and published by Sierra On-Line in 1981. The player takes control of a helicopter pilot who must fly into hostile territory to rescue hostages and complete other missions. Crossfire was one of the first video games to feature 3D graphics, and it was a critical and commercial success.
Gameplay
Crossfire is a mission-based game in which the player must complete a variety of objectives, such as rescuing hostages, destroying enemy targets, and transporting supplies. The game is played from a third-person perspective, and the player controls the helicopter using a joystick or keyboard.
The game world is divided into three different areas: Guatemala, Cuba, and Panama. Each area has its own unique set of missions, and the player must complete all of the missions in an area in order to progress to the next one.
The missions in Crossfire are divided into three parts. In the first part, the player must fly a helicopter to the mission objective. The player must avoid enemy fire and obstacles, and they must use their helicopter’s weapons to destroy enemy targets.
In the second part of the mission, the player must land the helicopter and deploy a team of soldiers. The soldiers will then fight their way to the mission objective, and the player must provide them with air support.
In the third part of the mission, the player must rescue the hostages and return them to the helicopter. The player must avoid enemy fire and obstacles, and they must use their helicopter’s weapons to destroy any enemies that get in their way.
Graphics and Sound
Crossfire was one of the first video games to feature 3D graphics. The game’s graphics are simple by today’s standards, but they were impressive for the time. The game’s sound effects are also simple, but they are effective in creating a sense of atmosphere.
Reception
Crossfire was a critical and commercial success. The game was praised for its innovative gameplay, its impressive graphics, and its challenging difficulty. Crossfire was also one of the first video games to be ported to home computers, and it helped to popularize the genre of helicopter action games.
Legacy
Crossfire is considered to be one of the classic helicopter action games. The game’s innovative gameplay and impressive graphics helped to set the standard for future games in the genre. Crossfire was also one of the first video games to be ported to home computers, and it helped to popularize the genre on those platforms.
Additional Information
- Crossfire was developed by a team led by Ken and Roberta Williams.
- The game was originally released for the TRS-80 Color Computer.
- Crossfire was ported to a variety of other platforms, including the Apple II, Commodore 64, and IBM PC.
- The game was a commercial success, selling over 100,000 copies.
- Crossfire was followed by a sequel, Crossfire II, in 1983.
Conclusion
Crossfire is a classic helicopter action game that still holds up today. The game’s innovative gameplay, impressive graphics, and challenging difficulty make it a must-play for fans of the genre.
Review Score
8/10
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